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1.1These test methods cover the determination of the purity of present commercially available rubber chemical accelerators in the range from 80 to 100% by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using ultraviolet detection and external standard calculations.

1.2Expertise in HPLC is necessary to the successful application of these test methods.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.